Counselor, Mental Health, Government

Overview

Hire Ability Vermont is seeking a Work Incentive Counselor to serve job seekers with disabilities in the Brattleboro/Springfield/White River Junction region. Work Incentive Counselors provide accurate, timely benefits information so that consumers can make informed choices about employment and benefits. The role requires a diverse range of knowledge about state and federal funded benefits, program rules, and disability issues. Candidates must be proficient with data bases, provide complex analysis to consumers, and demonstrate independent thinking, flexibility, exceptional interpersonal skills, and excellent computer and technical skills.

This position is subject to the State of Vermont return‑to‑office mandate. The successful candidate is expected to work in the office at least three days per week.

This position,
Work Incentive Counselor (Job Requisition #54394), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Alicia.

L.White. Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail; you must apply online to be considered. Multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this posting.

Duties are performed primarily in a standard office setting. Considerable travel to outlying offices may be required, and a private means of transportation must be available. Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact with consumers and their advocates. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

• Bachelor's degree or higher AND one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level working directly with persons with disabilities OR one (1) year or more of experience at a professional level in the administration or implementation of a public benefits program.
• OR three (3) years or more of experience at a professional level working directly with persons with disabilities OR three (3) years or more of experience at a professional level in the administration or implementation of a public benefits program.

Bachelor's degree in a counseling‑related field.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including a Vermont or national criminal record check, DMV checks, and adult/child abuse registry checks as appropriate. Work Incentive Counselors must become Social Security Administration Certified Work Incentive Counselors (CWIC) within 18 months of hire.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, and the State's total compensation package is worth about 30% of your total compensation. Benefits include:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive‑based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status.

The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.